MLB 2K9 Blamed for Take-Two Losses

[Ckhoss29]

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6241967...dlines;title;5

Here is another article that just points to how the take 2 losses are directly related to paying such a high price for their exclusive deal. I just hope they put out a playable game this year.

[Jamin23]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ckhoss29

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6241967...dlines;title;5 Here is another article that just points to how the take 2 losses are directly related to paying such a high price for their exclusive deal. I just hope they put out a playable game this year.

Me too.

[J.R. Locke]

You guys do realize that the 2008 World Series was the lowest rated ever right? It went up with the Yankees back.

Baseball is a sport that is losing interest with the youth of America. It had been declining in TV ratings.

I watch baseball, love playing video game baseball but I clearly see baseball as a sport that is fading rather than gaining interest.

Attendance and whatever else you want to state is great but the vibe I get is baseball is losing interest with the youth of America. I can't think of the last time I or any of my friends got together to watch the world series....

[P2K]

Quote: Originally Posted by J.R. Locke

You guys do realize that the 2008 World Series was the lowest rated ever right? It went up with the Yankees back. Baseball is a sport that is losing interest with the youth of America. It had been declining in TV ratings. I watch baseball, love playing video game baseball but I clearly see baseball as a sport that is fading rather than gaining interest. Attendance and whatever else you want to state is great but the vibe I get is baseball is losing interest with the youth of America. I can't think of the last time I or any of my friends got together to watch the world series....

Tampa Bay was in it. Duh.

Baseball is still going strong. You just said it yourself with this year's ratings. That wasn't just from Philadelphia and New York City.

[Jamin23]

Most stadiums fill up on a nightly basis.

[brendanrfoley]

Ratings don't tell the entire story, as well. Ratings for all of the major sports (with the exception of the NFL) are down this year. That doesn't mean NASCAR, MLB or NBA are "losing interest."

It just means people have more to chose from out there and are taking advantage. Baseball is healthy and doing well. Which is more than can be said for Take2.

Shareholders should have taken the EA offer a year and a half ago.

[Kearnzo]

Quote: Originally Posted by J.R. Locke

You guys do realize that the 2008 World Series was the lowest rated ever right? It went up with the Yankees back. Baseball is a sport that is losing interest with the youth of America. It had been declining in TV ratings. I watch baseball, love playing video game baseball but I clearly see baseball as a sport that is fading rather than gaining interest. Attendance and whatever else you want to state is great but the vibe I get is baseball is losing interest with the youth of America. I can't think of the last time I or any of my friends got together to watch the world series....

A 'vibe' + no interest from friends = a dying sport.

[kingdevin]

Take 2/Sega - desperate times call for desperate measures. I've said before that they should partner up w/Konami and make an MLB game. If anyone has seen/played Pro Yakyu Spirits then u might understand how this type of partnership could actually HELP Take 2 and Sega make a better title esp since they have failed to produce a quality MLB game to compete with the Show. Its ironic that the company that sought the MLB deal has the weakest product!!!